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Climate Change and Food Security: A Framework for Agenda Setting and Policy Analysis in Iran
Ramesh Allipour Birgani1, Amirhossein Takian2,3,4, Ali Kianirad5
1Department of Community Nutrition, School of Nutritional Sciences and Dietetics, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
International Journal of Public Health
|May 1, 2025
Summary
Addressing climate change (CC) impacts on food security (FS) in Iran requires strengthening leadership, collaboration, and evidence-based policies. This study identifies key factors to improve food security and integrate it into national agendas.
Area of Science:
- Environmental Science
- Agricultural Science
- Policy Science
Background:
- Climate change (CC) poses significant risks to global food security (FS).
- Understanding the drivers of FS is crucial for effective policy development in vulnerable regions like Iran.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify key factors influencing food security (FS) under climate change (CC) conditions.
- To inform agenda-setting for food security (FS) in Iran.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative study involving 32 stakeholder interviews.
- Mixed inductive-deductive data analysis using health policy triangle and agenda-setting frameworks.
Main Results:
- Eight constructs identified: common voice, leadership, scientific evidence, economic factors, multi-sectoral collaboration, advocacy, early warning systems, and a supreme decision-making center.
- Eight themes highlighted shortcomings in consensus, political commitment, cooperation, systems approach, research, planning, economic resources, and public participation.
Conclusions:
- Reforms in identified constructs are recommended to mitigate food security risks.
- Advocates for a policy approach integrating policy integration, coherency, and coordination through a new governance model.
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